Fatal NTSB investigations: Continental A&C75 series
60 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Continental A&C75 series. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.
Cases per year
| 1965 | 3 |
|---|---|
| 1966 | 1 |
| 1967 | 2 |
| 1968 | 2 |
| 1969 | 1 |
| 1970 | 2 |
| 1971 | 1 |
| 1972 | 1 |
| 1974 | 2 |
| 1975 | 1 |
| 1976 | 2 |
| 1977 | 1 |
| 1978 | 2 |
| 1979 | 4 |
| 1980 | 4 |
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 2 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1991 | 2 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
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Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c.\"mKey\" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c.\"highestInjuryLevel\" = 'Fatal'
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('17005'))
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal'
AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('17005'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB ERA25FA253Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportErcoupe 415 · Gallatin, TNOn July 2, 2025, about 1300 central daylight time, an Ercoupe 415-C, N93985, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Gallatin, Tennessee. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…NTSB CEN23FA369Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper J5A · Iola, WIThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane after landing on a grass taxiway with a tailwind, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB CEN23FA059Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportEngineering & Research Ercoupe 415-C · Corning, IAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from obstructions during a go-around, which resulted in impact with powerlines, a tree, and the ground.NTSB ERA23FA060Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportDetrick Donald G Detrick DA-2 · Oak Hill, FLThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a tree.NTSB ERA20LA183Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportErcoupe 415 · Rogersville, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath on approach, which resulted in an inflight collision with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s use of an impairing medication.NTSB CEN12FA616Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Kingsland, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed following a partial loss of engine power resulting from an engine intake valve that became stuck open. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane when a required maintenance…NTSB ERA11LA014Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportEngineering & Research Ercoupe 415-D · Lawrenceville, GAInadequate maintenance performed on the airplane, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the corrosion within the carburetor.NTSB CEN09LA466Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8C · Mount Carmel, ILThe reason for this accident was not determined.NTSB CEN09FA243Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportEngineering and Research 415C · Sandwich, ILThe pilot's failure to execute an immediate forced landing to a suitable field and the engine's partial loss of power for an undetermined reason.NTSB MIA08LA164Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Arcaida, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper climb rate after takeoff.NTSB SEA07LA090Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBurton Fly Baby · Arlington, AZThe pilot exceeding the design stress limits of the aircraft while maneuvering in intentional aerobatics.NTSB NYC07LA008Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportFlynn William Pazmany PL-4 · Fredricksburg, VAThe pilot's intentional low altitude maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent collision with terrain.NTSB ATL05LA078Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportEarnest Jodel D-9 · Memphis, TNThe pilot's misjudgment of distance/altitude, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in a stall and subsequent undershoot.NTSB DFW05FA065Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Alexandria, LAThe pilot's loss of control while maneuvering to land.NTSB ATL02FA101Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportLuscombe LL-8-E · Olar, SCThe in-flight separation of the elevator push-pull control tube that resulted in a loss of flight control and subsequent collision with the ground.NTSB FTW01FA151Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-CD · McAlester, OKthe inadvertent stall by the pilot-in-command.NTSB NYC00LA134Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHing FLY Baby 1A · Keymar, MDAn overload failure of both flying wires, on the underside of the right wing, while the airplane was climbing, due to improper balance between the two flying wires, by unknown person(s).NTSB NYC98FA107Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportErcoupe ERCO-415C · New Lisbon, NYDetonation within the No. 2 cylinder resulting in melting and breaching of the piston, and the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. Contributing factors were the uphill terrain encountered during the landing and the visual perception…NTSB SEA92LA039Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Hansville, WAThe inadequate preflight preparation and improper inflight decision by the student pilot who was not qualified to conduct the flight. A factor relating to the accident was the adverse weather conditions.NTSB CHI91FA305Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportErcoupe Ercoupe 415-D · Emmett, MIThe pilot's exceeding the design limits of the aircraft, which resulted in an inflight breakup.NTSB SEA91FA121Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-12-D · Naches, WAThe in flight physical incapacitation of the pilot in command.NTSB SEA91LA033Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportErco 415-C · Ola, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude for terrain clearance. Also causal was the pilot's impairment due to alcohol. Contributing factors were the night light condition and the hilly terrain.NTSB MIA90FA168Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportErco 415-C · Huntersville, NCFailure of the pilot in command to maintain airspeed.NTSB ATL89LA146Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Troy, NCAn undetermined powerplant problem, which resulted in a loss of engine power, and the pilot/mechanic's failure to assure the aircraft was properly inspected before flight. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's delay in making a precautionary…NTSB LAX88DUQ01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportStits Elkins 85 · Camarillo, CADuring the starting procedures for a local flight, the pilot had chocked the wheels and was hand-propping the engine. After several tries, the engine started. The airplane jumped the chocks and the pilot moved to the right wing, attempting to stop the…NTSB ATL86FA242Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8C · Lavonia, GAThe pilot had been diagnosed as having a brain tumor and was taking 300 mg of dilantin daily for the giloma. He suffered a grand mal seizure about two months before the accident. His mother stated that the pilot told her during a telephone conversation that…NTSB ATL86FLQ06Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportBernard Sonerai II · Trenton, KYWitnesses reported seeing the acft spin to ground impact with a section of the right wing hanging. Post accident exam revealed the outboard half (aprx 4 ft) of the right wing was bent aprx 120 degrees to the inside half of the right wing. Monnett experimental…NTSB ANC85FA163Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180H · Mt. Palmer, AKAircraft collided with Cessna 180 and crashed on mountain side about one-quarter mile apart. Piper was sightseeing and Cessna was spotting sheep. Scattered clouds were reported about 300 feet above the points of ground impact.NTSB LAX84FA258Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 7AC · Skull Valley, AZThe acft had been flown on several local flts, earlier that day. The last known flt originated at the ernest j love arpt, prescott, AZ, at 1600 MST. Subsequently, it crashed near the departure end of rwy 02 at the quarter circle 'j' arpt, which was in the…NTSB LAX83FA397Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Kernville, CAThe acft crashed in rising terrain 6 mi west of the departure arpt at 5,000 ft MSL. The alta sierra pass is 6,500 ft mslwith mountain tops at 8,320 ft MSL. The plt was issued a student certificate on 8/22/80 which was not renewed.NTSB LAX83LUQ03Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportMareik-Bensen B-8M · Santa Maria, CAThe gryoplane was observed to depart from controlled flt at or below 800 ft AGL & the plt became separated from the acft. Both impacted the ground in a near vertical descent about 40 ft apart. The plt's blood alcohol content was 0.13%. The clasp ends of the…NTSB MIA81FA027Accident · 2 fatalClosedErco 415-C · Lakeland, FLNTSB ATL80FKW19Accident · 1 fatalClosedErco 415-C · Nashville, TNNTSB SEA80FA043Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper J4E · Mountain Home, IDNTSB MIA80FKQ02Accident · 1 fatalClosedErco 415-C · Mooreville, MSNTSB FTW80FRG13Accident · 1 fatalClosedErco 415-C · Troy, TXNTSB ANC80FA003Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper J-3 · Georgetown, AKNTSB CHI79FEG20Accident · 1 fatalClosedWarmick BAT W3 · Miamitown, OHNTSB CHI79FEV22Accident · 1 fatalClosedLuscomb 8A · Garrett, ILNTSB CHI79FA012Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 172M · Gallipolis, OHNTSB IAD78FA092Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper J-3 · White Marsh, MDNTSB ANC77FA054Accident · 1 fatalClosedAeronca 7AC · Sterling, AKNTSB LAX77FA016Accident · 1 fatalClosedErco 415-C · Murrieta, CANTSB FTW77FA015Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-11 · Comstock, TXNTSB NYC76AN001Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper J3 · Stow, MANTSB CHI75FEE12Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper J3C-65 · Kankakee, ILNTSB MKC74AK055Accident · 2 fatalClosedAeronca 7AC · Colony, KSNTSB CHI72AC101Accident · 1 fatalClosedErco 415-C · Fremont, OHNTSB OAK71AP033Accident · 1 fatalClosedCulver LCA · Dos Palos, CANTSB ANC71AA010Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper J3C-65 · Gulkana, AK